Books on Chicago's Suburbs. (cul-de-sac, neighborhoods, title)

[ParkForester]

I just finished a fantastic book called "Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream." If you haven't read it, check it out.

But I was wondering, can anyone recommend a good book on Chicago's Suburbs? I found a couple but nothing really stands out and am having difficulty finding any.

Thanks...

[Tex?Il?]

Yes,

I can recommend many.

Remember that not all suburbs are the stereotypical cookie-cutter cul-de-sac developments that people think about when they hear "suburbs." Chicago like many other cities have communities outside their boundaries with their own history that are called suburbs.

I recommend a book simply titled: Chicagoland. Forgot the author.

Theres one called Chicagos North Shore. Then there is a whole series called "Images of America"
They have short books of all types about individual suburbs and city neighborhoods.

Hope this helps.

[Steve-o]

Your best bet, if youre in the area, is to hit up a local Borders and check the "all things local" section. They have tons of great books about Chicago, the burbs, and Illinois.